Reservoir Under Construction, 1892

Collection Name:

George W. Perry Scrapbooks

Title:

Reservoir Under Construction, 1892

Creator:

Perry, George W., 1891-1971

Creator Role:

Collector

Accession / Call Number:

1974.045

Object ID:

1974.045.67.088

Date:

1892

Type of Material:

graphic material

Physical Description:

1 photograph

Language:

English

Scope and Content:

Photographic print of the construction of the water reservoir in Concord, NH, in 1892. The image shows construction workers unloading rocks from wagons. The caption states, "Reservoir Under Construction 1892 The contract for the building the reservoir was awarded to Mr. G. W. Hendrick, of Easthampton, Mass. Test pits were sunk over the proposed location, and it was found that a large amount of rock excavation would have to be made. The work of stripping the land and removing the soil revealed a larger amount of rock to be removed, more than was estimates, and upon blasting it was found that what seemed to be a hard, solid granite ledge was in fact a mass of disintegrated rock, which at once presented serious complications. The engineer in charge advised changes in constructions; the work was abandoned on account of cold weather, and nothing was done until spring of 1892. In the mean time new plans were made, under the advice of Mr. J. Herbert Shedd, of Providence, R. I., a noted engineer, with a complete change in shape and construction. Mr. Hendrick was unwilling to carry on the work under the change of plans, but was willing to dispose of his share of the contract, with all tools, etc., a settlement was readily effected, and the work was at once carried forward more expeditiously under our engineer-in-charge, Mr. W. B. Fuller, of Malden, Mass., who had prepared the plans, with Mr. Shedd as consulting engineer. The work was well as thoroughly done, and great care was taken to make the construction the best in every respect. The new plan gave a greater elevation, and is much more sy symmetrical. The capacity of the reservoir is 2,000,000 gallons, and furnishes the supply for what was designated as our "High Service." A substantial fence has been constructed around the top of the reservoir, giving space for a walk outside. The grounds occupied contain about nine acres, and from this spot the view of the surrounding country and the valley of the Merrimack is unsurpassed."

Subjects:

Reservoirs , Construction , Construction workers , Horses , Carriages and carts

Locations:

Concord, NH

People:

Perry, George W., 1891-1971

Terms of Use:

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Credit Line:

Gift of May Nutter.

Restrictions:

Available for research.

Level Description:

Item

Box Number:

12